San Diego State University is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of historically underrepresented groups.

Initial review of applications will begin on November 17, 2017. To receive full consideration, apply by November 16, 2017. The position will remain open until filled. The online application should be completed in detail. Completion of the online application is required for consideration; a resume alone will not suffice.

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Position Information

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on or before 06/30/2018, with the possibility of reappointment and/or permanency. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Reporting to the Interim Director of Board and Executive Affairs, the Executive Assistant to the Vice President provides high level administrative and programmatic support for the Vice President of University Relations and Development. This position will serve as a liaison between the office and other senior University officials, deans, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, prospects, students and parents, as well as state and local government offices. The Executive Assistant will serve as liaison with the senior managers of the division and with the Vice President’s direct reports and will schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate meeting plans.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for coordinating with the Interim Director of Board and Executive Affairs the Vice President’s responsibilities as President/CEO of the Campanile Foundation as well as all activities associated with major and principal gift prospects.

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Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment not expected to exceed $4,417per month. CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,897- $6,453 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Preferred Qualifications and Specialized Skills

General accounting knowledge and fiscal management skills.

Ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments and events.

May, on occasion, be required to attend events or perform duties outside of normal work hours.

3 years of experience supporting an Executive Management position.

Previous experience managing a calendar and coordinating travel.

Knowledge of SDSU alumni base and San Diego community leaders.

Thorough knowledge of campus and CSU methods, procedures, and practices.

Knowledgeable of board practices and procedures and non-profit organization.

Application Procedures

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The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 91 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 22 areas. SDSU's approximately 35,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.San Diego State University is a community diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. As a university committed to learning in all its forms, San Diego State University recognizes the need to attract and retain a critical mass of diverse persons who will advance its goals and ideals.